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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Chalk Paint STICKS TO ANYTHING

Okay Folks. This was the true test for my chalk paint mixture. I'd had this cute little 2 drawer chest for probably 2 years.......stuck back in a corner of my workshop. I just dreaded tryin to do anything with it, since it had one of those slick Formica tops. I didn't know if I'd have to sand the daylights out of it, or what I could do to make the paint stick. But, that was all BEFORE I'd heard of chalk paint. So, I used the paint that I told you about HERE, but instead of using it straight from the bucket, I mixed up a batch of homemade chalk paint........recipes are found HERE. So far, I've only tried the Plaster of Paris recipe.

As usual, I forgot to get BEFORE pictures. But, here are several DURING and AFTER shot. Remember my camera met with a little bad luck, mentioned HERE, so my pictures are still not very sharp. Oh well.

Before painting, take off the hardware..........well duh. Then brush on two coats of the chalk paint mixture, sanding lightly between coats. And, guess what. My MIRACLE CHALK PAINT stuck to that Formica top really well....no prob. 8-)

Then, just brush on Minwax Dark Walnut. And, then....wipe it off, using a soft cloth or paper towel.

You can choose just how much stain you want to leave on.

I spray painted the hardware with an off white, then antiqued it as well.

Put it back on....and here she is. Look at the next page to she her after arriving at the shop.

41 comments:

Am I the only one that has not painted something with chalk paint yet? LOL. So good to know that it works on formica! I see so may items while out thrifting but walk pass them because I didn't know how to paint them! I love the color you chose too. Perfect! I'd love it if you shared this at my new Tuesday link party at http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/04/youre-gonna-love-it-tuesdays-1.htmlHave a beautiful week ♥

First, Thank you for commenting on my blog. Second, Who woulda thunk it!!! Using chalk paint (homemade, of course, to transform Formica. I have used a recipe using non-sanded grout on three tables. I was slow to accept it until the last table -heavily coated with yellowed varnish. I threw that paint on(two coats and sanding between) and waxed - I am a believer. Now I will give those Formica pieces a second look!Distressed Donna Down Home

Hey, Candy! Thanks for your comment over at Thrift Diving! I have been using Annie Sloan chalk paint lately, and although I like it and the lack of prep work involved, it's reeeaaally expensive and I reeeeaaallly don't wanna pay $40 a can!! I am seriously going to try to make my own! You've convince me, for sure! :)

I have used chalk paint but don't think it's worth the price tag! So I'll be trying out home made chalk paint. Your two lookers looked out really pretty, very much like the color and antiquing! Great job! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

I am still scared to use the paint on formica....I got a great table I want to finish because its the worst brown wood. Don't get me wrong, I love wood if stained the right color and what not. Anyway, what did you coat yours with after you painted and antiqued? I've heard wax? Also saw some comments from others about using wax. Will the wax wear off? I'm wanting to paint a dining table, including the table top (formica part). Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing your success!

Brandy, The above directions are just as I did it. I painted with two coats of my homemade chalk paint, and after sanding, finished with the minwax. Minwax stain has a finish in it, which gives the piece a soft luster. If the item will get more wear, like your dining table probably will, you might use a couple coats of wax. That's all I do and I've never had a problem yet. But, then, if a bit of paint comes off, we're looking for that shabby look anyway, RIGHT? Hope this helps a little. Most all of my post are related to painting, so please go in and take a look. I usually give very detailed directions. THANKS for visiting.

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I'm Mother to 2 wonderful sons and MiMi to 5 precious grandkids. I have a small gift and antiques shop, an ebay store and sometimes sneak away to go pickin' to keep the shop well stocked. Come along with me. We'll jump in my old red truck and travel the backroads of Tennessee and Alabama lookin' for treasures that we can repaint or repurpose, then bring into the shop. It's always fun to see the expressions on faces and hear comments that are made about pieces I've found. And, hopefully some of those folks will adopt some of the treasures I've found and give them a good home. Contact me anytime at PICKINandPAINTIN@gmail.com AND be sure to visit my shop's FACEBOOK page........... Candy's Memories http://www.facebook.com/pages/Candys-Memories-Gifts-Antiques/285806776126